A Pathway to High Academic StandardsIn her article “A Pathway to High Academic Standards,” Lynn Olson states that “a common misconception around the school-to-work transition is that it minimizes intellectual success” and that “school-work alternation can encourage young people to pursue studies and training beyond high school”. A work-school program allows a student to go to a regular school and take classes like any other regular high school student, but they are also required to complete additional training in a work environment " real ". School-to-work programs are feasible and attractive to students whose schools participate, and Lynn Olson makes her case very well. “High-quality school-to-work programs combine learning in school and the workplace. » This makes sense, because without effective and trusted employers willing to participate in the work-school program, the school's support would be compromised and the system would most likely fail. The school-to-work program allows students to gain practical experience in the workplace while giving them a break from their textbooks. Lynn Olson says that some studies suggest that "school-to-work can help solve a problem." one of the biggest problems in education: motivation. This makes sense and I think it's a very accurate and meaningful argument. Without motivation, students will have a hard time getting started and completing their tasks. This does not only happen to academics but also in life in general. Lynn Olson states: “In national surveys, the majority of American teenagers describe their upbringing as “boring.” I can attest to that. In both high school and college, I had to learn subjects that I could neglect, and as a result, the motivation factor was extremely low. “Even though they think it’s important to get a degree, they don’t think doing well in school is important.” I tend to agree with this. I believe that graduation is a key factor, and it is the reason why children go to school. School-work programs can alleviate some of the boredom that studying without textbooks can cause. “Work schooling can help young people answer the question: 'Why do I need to learn this?' Lynn Olson states that research from various companies and research firms claims that "school-to-work activities can reduce boredom and re-engage students in school." Again, this makes sense. Giving students the opportunity to leave the classroom and enter the workforce as interns gives them the opportunity to have a better understanding of the "real world" outside of the textbook and work environment. the class..